Full-Time
Position start date: Fall 2026
Location: Remote
Job Type: Full-time
Hours per Week: 40
Job Category: COMMS, JRN, PR
Counts for 399R credit? yes
Counts for 496R credit? yes
Wage/Salary: $42,000-44,000/year
Application Deadline: 9/23/26
QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
The ideal candidate has strong writing and editing skills, excellent research and fact-checking abilities, attention to detail, and an interest in U.S. politics and public policy. Professional or academic writing and research experience is welcome, making this a potential opportunity for recent graduates and early-career writers.
DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES
Interested in journalism, political reporting, policy research, or public affairs? Ballotpedia is hiring a full-time, 100% remote Policy Staff Writer to join its Policy Team. This role involves researching complex public policy issues, identifying key terms and arguments, analyzing information from a variety of sources, and writing clear, accurate, and neutral content that helps readers understand important policy debates.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Handshake Link to Apply: Here